Karoo oddities – tales from the quirky, magical heartland of South Africa

‘And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it,’ said Roald Dahl. When you spend enough time pottering about the dry heartland of South Africa, you will realise it’s the quirkiest, most magical place in the country.